Essex · London and the South East
Roof Survey in Bentfield Green
Know where you stand with the roof before you spend money on it. We carry out roof surveys in Bentfield Green.
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Loose chimney pots
Do you need a roof survey in Bentfield Green?
What’s under the slates or tiles is as important as the coverings themselves. Breathable membranes only appeared in the UK in the late 1990s, so older roofs often have bitumen felt, and very old ones may have none. Felt that has torn or perished stops doing its job.
We are frequently asked to look at:
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
If you live in an older home near Church of St John the Evangelist, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Their insurance cover
- Whether the price includes VAT
How a roof survey works in Bentfield Green
Our roof surveys cover Bentfield Green and the wider South East. We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. We’re insured for professional indemnity and public liability, and bring 20+ years’ experience. Each survey ends with a written report, emailed with photos and recommendations. Whether it is a house, a flat or a commercial building, the process is the same. To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Common reasons to book are ridge tiles that have lifted or moved and crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching, on lead flashings, clay and concrete tiles and flat roofs.
In a small place like Bentfield Green, many roofs stand in the open, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A roof report shows what needs attention first. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are frequently the first to give way.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photos show what each point refers to, with the urgent items made clear.
- Place
- Bentfield Green (CM24, CM22, CM23)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
DIY checks: what’s safe
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when booking.
Towns and villages near Bentfield Green
What else we do in Bentfield Green
The survey, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. You’re welcome to ask questions while we are there. Rural addresses near Bentfield Green can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You let us know about the property and any concerns.
- We agree a date, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We check the roof from every safe viewpoint, inside and out.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, and photograph what we find.
- Your report arrives by email, with recommendations prioritised by urgency.
How to prepare
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Leave side gates unlocked
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
Booking a survey
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
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What happens if roof problems are left?
By the time water marks a ceiling, it is often been getting in for a while. Insulation, plaster and timber can all be damp before you see a stain. From inside the loft space, we can frequently spot it sooner. Older and listed buildings around Bentfield Green may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
What you get with us
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- PI and public liability insurance
- Prices that include VAT
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
See what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
How the survey changes by roof type
Lead flashings and valleys
Flashings close the joints where a roof meets a wall or chimney. Lifted, split or slipped lead is recorded.
Concrete interlocking tiles
Many post-war houses have concrete interlocking tiles. They last well, but their surface erodes slowly.
Common questions in Bentfield Green
Can a landlord with a rental near Stansted Mountfitchet station book a roof survey?
Yes, that’s a common request. We just need to know who will give access, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Is drone flying allowed in Bentfield Green?
Typically it comes down to two things: the airspace at the address and the weather. Bentfield Green is inside, or right on the edge of, the flight restriction zone around Stansted Airport. Before any flight there, we ask the airport for permission, and the flight only goes ahead if it’s given. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain.
Do you carry out asbestos surveys?
No. Asbestos testing is not part of our service. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on older buildings, we flag them and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Will you check the loft?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
Will the report say how many years my roof has left?
We don’t give a number of years. We describe the condition of each part of the roof and how it is wearing, and we say what needs attention and how urgently.
How do I arrange a roof survey in Bentfield Green?
Just call 07833 053749 or send us an email. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
When will the report arrive?
It depends on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. It is emailed to you.
Local roofs in Bentfield Green
Weatherboarded walls and clay tile roofs are typical of older Essex buildings, alongside plenty of post-war and newer estates. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. The flight restriction zone around Stansted Airport covers Bentfield Green, or comes right up to its edge. If the drone is used for your survey, permission from the airport is needed first, and the flight only goes ahead if it is given.
If you look after a building such as Bentfield Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. If you let a flat or house near Stansted Mountfitchet station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Bentfield Green is about 1 mile north-west of Stansted Mountfitchet, in Essex. Whether the building in Bentfield Green is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Bentfield Green is one of the places in Essex where we work. You can also see our page for Chelmsford.
All of CM24, CM22 and CM23 is within our area for roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. That includes homes and businesses on Clarence Road, Bentfield Road and Rainsford Road and the roads around them. Nearby, we also carry out roof surveys in Stansted Mountfitchet (1 mile south-east), Manuden (1 mile north-west), Farnham (2 miles west), Mount Pleasant (2 miles north-west) and Uppend (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Harlow (10 miles south), Saffron Walden (8 miles north), Great Dunmow (8 miles east), Epping (15 miles south), Great Notley (15 miles east) and Newhall (10 miles south).
Landmarks near Bentfield Green
In Bentfield Green, that means homes and buildings near Bell And Feathers Inn and Forest Hall School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Stansted Mountfitchet station, roughly 0.7 miles south-east of the centre. A little further out are Moated mound (3.5 miles south-west) and House On The Hill Toy Museum (0.7 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Portingbury Hills and Aubrey Buxton Nature Reserve.
What a roof survey doesn’t cover
It helps to know what a survey won’t do before you book:
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
- Confirmation of asbestos in soffits or cement sheets
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space
- Lead flashings
- Natural slate
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks